We’re Changing the World One Loan At A Time

Our team  is devoted to making loans to the right people, the right way.

Fiduciary underwriting criteria applies. 

What We’re Doing in Los Angeles

Investing in Community

We deliver financial resources to California business owners and homebuyers through partnerships with local and federal governments.

Strengthening Community

We offer advisory services to startups and growth-stage businesses. We teach online and in-person workshops. We create access to capital and education.

Advocating for Community

We are active in state and city programs aimed at low-income small businesses and job creators; striving for equal wealth generation in our economy.

Our Mission

To build economic development and financial sustainability among women and entrepreneurs in our communities.

To concentrate on capacity building, access to resources, lowering financial risk and closing the funding disparities that persist in our communities.

Meet Our Team of Financial Experts

The team at NEW Community Investments and New Economics for Women have spent the better part of their lives supporting California’s low-income neighborhoods and minority-owned businesses. We speak on panels, teach Access to Capital workshops, write grants, and work hand-in-hand with financial institutions to better our communities every day.

Leticia Andueza

Chief Executive Officer

Dennis Santiago

Chief Financial Officer

Ashlee Beidleman

Ashlee Beidleman

Loan Officer

Sarah Wells

Sarah Wells

Operations and Infrastructure

Kimberly Stotzer

Kimberly Stotzer

In Loving Memory of Her Vision and Inspiration to Our Organization

“I got through the pandemic and pivoted my business towards sustainable growth.”

Regina Thomas
Small Business Owner

Our Partner Organizations

Interested in Supporting Our Communities?

Connect with us to learn more about lending partnerships, educational resources, and more.

(213) 483-2060

info@neworg.us

303 S. Loma Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90017